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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 69.52 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 69.52 and 49.79 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 69.52 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/69.52 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 69.52 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.15/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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